A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 472114 Details
Epoch: 21 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 472149 epoch_slot_no: 18549 block_no: 472091 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1739 time: 2018-01-11 04:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c5fe48c0d8e1d4a131e090e61c1c7274f5caa6670b2f38d2ccd2da7c33387b9Block Operator
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